Assignment Editor/Special News Projects

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.
• Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups.
• Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories.
• Coordinates logistics for news personnel.
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts.
• Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations